Introduction
Gabrielle George (born 2 February 1997) is an English women's footballer who currently plays for Everton as a defender.
Club career
Early career
George began playing football with boys at the age of nine. George spent her youth development with Blackpool girls and Manchester United's Centre of Excellence.
Everton
George began her career at Everton L.F.C. in 2014.In April 2014, she made her first team debut against Notts County. George made 14 appearances for the Blues during her first season, including a start in the 2014 FA Women's Cup Final, despite being just 17 years of age. The same year, she was named Player of The FA Women’s Cup Sixth Round after helping Everton shut out previous champions Liverpool L.F.C. 2–0. After defeating Notts County 2–1 in the semifinals, Everton ceded the final to Arsenal Women 2–0 in the Final in front of over 15,000 fans.
George made club history in 2017 when she signed a two-year contract as Everton's first full-time professional player.
International career
George has represented England at the U-17, U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels, playing in one U-20 World Cup and two European finals.
In 2017, George earned her first call-up to the senior team for the 2017 SheBelieves Cup in the United States. She made her debut on 4 September 2018 in a 6-0 victory over Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier.
Personal life
George's cousin, Jesse Lingard, plays for Manchester United and England.
Honours
Everton
- FA Women's Cup runners-up: 2014
- FA WSL 2 Winners: 2017
Individual
- North West Rising Star: 2015
- FA Womens Cup Player of the Round: 2014